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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.46, 1,185.27 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.46, 1,185.27 and 357.38 is: 535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.46 : 1,185.27 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.46/1,185.27 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.46x = 1,185.27 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.46x = 423,585.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,585.87/790.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.88

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